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Preview: 2nd Annual MADE Show Portland Kicks Off Today!
Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. We’re here again in Portland, Oregon covering the 2nd annual MADE Show. And, I’m going out on a limb to say that it’s currently the best bike show in the good ol’ US of A. I have no stats to back that statement up, I mean, it’s just my opinion. But after 27+ years in the industry, and countless hours spent walking the aisles of bike shows, I mean, that’s gotta count for somethin’, right?
Loyal Legion Beer Hall awash in views — and pints and provisions — at new PDX main terminal
You’ve seen the pictures and comments all over social media, so I’m not breaking any news here when I tell you the new Portland International Airport main terminal is stunning. But what you probably don’t know yet is that the new Loyal Legion Beer Hall overlooking the new...
Skateboarding tournament, Portland Hip Hop Week, Oregon State Fair and more to do this weekend
PORTLAND, Ore. — We have officially entered the second to last weekend of August and Portland will soon be filled with autumn leaves! With many festivities and celebrations across town, there are a ton of options to fill up your weekend as summer winds down. When: Now-Aug. 26. Where:...
Westview volleyball is looking to continue their run of success this fall
Last year, the Westview High School volleyball team shocked the world. A year removed from a fifth-place finish at state, the best in school history, the 2023 Wildcats were rebuilding after losing significant contributors from that historical 2022 team. But after a third place Metro League finish, a first-round playoff win over David Douglas and a stunning second-round win over Sheldon, Westview was in the state quarterfinals and in the process of doing what even their coach, Janelle Bryant, didn’t see coming. ...
Hops make it two in a row over Spokane with 8-2 win
Like in the series opener on Tuesday, Hillsboro took an early lead. But unlike Tuesday’s game in which Spokane surged back, it was all Hops in an 8-2 win over the Indians on Thursday night, Aug. 22, at Hillsboro Ballpark. Similar to his teammate a day earlier, Hillsboro starting pitcher Jacob Steinmetz baffled Spokane batters, allowing one earned run on two hits over six innings, earning the win. In all,...
USPS proposes changes to save $3 billion per year, starting in 2025
The U.S. Postal Service wants to save $3 billion annually on changes that reflect its greater reliance on streamlined regional networks — while retaining local mail delivery times of one to three days and allowing customers to track some delivery schedules with greater precision. Election mail won’t be affected,...
Good sleep habits important for overweight adults, OHSU study suggests
New research from Oregon Health & Science University reveals negative health consequences for people who are overweight and ignore their body’s signals to sleep at night, with specific differences between men and women. The study published this week in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. “This study builds...
First car forfeited in Portland under new street racing law is a busted Mustang
Portland police are now the proud owners of a 2006 green Ford Mustang. Sure, it has a busted front end and burned out rear wheel. But police and prosecutors say the muscle car — and its current parking spot in the Police Bureau’s storage facility — may be the deterrent Portland needs to curb rampant street racing and takeovers.
OHSU Accused of Negligence in Use of Experimental Treatment
A new lawsuit filed Aug. 20 in federal court in Portland sheds light on the enormous financial and human costs of the complex clinical trials that underlie modern pharmaceutical breakthroughs. The suit, filed by Connecticut biotech firm Immunofree, accuses Oregon Health & Science University of enrolling a kidney transplant patient...
Ellensburg gubernatorial debate canceled; Ferguson, Reichert to debate in Seattle, Spokane
SEATTLE - A third Washington gubernatorial debate between Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert has been canceled after Ferguson declined his invitation to participate. The Washington State Debate Coalition (WSDC) says it canceled its Oct. 11 debate at Central Washington University in Ellensburg after learning that Ferguson was only committing to two other debates.
As new school year looms, health officials urge measles vaccination
With the start of the new school year around the corner — and a recent measles outbreak in three Oregon counties — health officials are urging parents and guardians to get their children vaccinated against the highly infectious virus before classes begin. A total of 25 confirmed cases of measles were reported in Clackamas, Marion and Multnomah counties, all among unvaccinated individuals. Ten of the cases were 9 and younger; 10 cases are ages 10 to 19; and five cases are 20 and older. ...
Oregon researchers paint wind turbines partly black to reduce bird deaths
A simple coat of black paint on the white blade of a wind turbine could save countless birds from flying into the machines and to their deaths each year. It’s working in Norway, and now researchers from Oregon State University are trying it in the West. With $400,000 allocated by the state Legislature, Christian Hagen, […]
What $1 million can buy you in Portland metro area
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between Aug. 12 and Aug. 18. In this article, we outline recent property sales in the Portland metro area, all of which featured homes under $1,000,000. Below, we provide an overview of...
Oregon State Parks to close multiple campgrounds, including Silver Falls, for construction
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will close or partly close a handful of parks and campgrounds for construction work beginning this fall and winter. The closures include highly popular sites such as Silver Falls, Fort Stevens, Milo McIver and Bullards Beach, among others, for projects such as paving, sewer replacement and new...
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